Programming with SAS/IML® Software
IMLIN : IMLP41
This course teaches you how to use the IML procedure via the programming language. You benefit from this course if you plan to use SAS/IML for manipulating matrices, simulating data, writing custom statistical analyses, or working with R. The programs in this course require SAS/IML 12.3 or later to run.
The self-study e-learning includes:
The self-study e-learning includes:
- Annotatable course notes in PDF format.
- Virtual lab time to practice.
Learn How To
- Create and manipulate matrices.
- Move data between IML matrices and SAS data sets.
- Simulate data.
- Write, store, and retrieve IML modules.
- Run SAS procedures from within IML.
- Interface with R from within IML.
Who Should Attend
SAS programmers, statisticians, econometricians, engineers, or others who want to use matrix algebra, simulate data, write custom statistical analyses, or work with R from IML
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, you should:
- Have completed the SAS Programming 1: Essentials course or understand the material within.
- Have completed the Statistics 1: Introduction to ANOVA, Regression, and Logistic Regression course or understand the material within.
- Possess an understanding of elementary matrix algebra or linear algebra concepts and operations, including matrix dimensions, matrix addition and multiplication, matrix inversion, and scalars.
SAS Products Covered
SAS/STAT;SAS/IML
Course Outline
Fundamentals of IML
- Creating and manipulating matrices.
- Assignment statements and operators
- accessing submatrices.
- Transferring data between matrices and data sets.
- Using IML modules.
- Loops and conditional logic.
- Writing IML modules.
- Storage and memory.
- Efficiency and error handling.
- Calling SAS procedures from IML.
- Random number generators.
- Monte Carlo simulation.
- Setting up SAS and R.
- Transferring data between SAS and R.
- Running R analyses from IML.
- Creating R graphics from IML.
Live Class Schedule
Duration: 21 hours
Step into our live classes and experience a dynamic learning environment where you can ask questions, share ideas, and connect with your instructor and classmates. With on-demand lab hours, you can explore the material at your own pace. Our globally acclaimed instructors will motivate you to think bigger, so you can take what you've learned and achieve your biggest goals.
This course isn't publicly scheduled, but private training and mentoring may be available. Contact us to explore options.
Private Training
Get training tailored specifically for your team, led by expert SAS instructors. Choose from virtual sessions, or training at your location (or ours). Perfect for teams seeking a customized curriculum and plenty of interaction with a SAS specialist. We'll schedule it at a time that works for you.
Mentoring Services
Take your training to the next level with personalized mentoring. While private training offers structured coursework, mentoring provides hands-on, real-time support from a subject matter expert. As you work with your own data, you'll receive expert guidance to help you uncover insights, unlock the full potential of your data, and make faster progress. Perfect for those looking to apply what they’ve learned and see quicker results.